Darin Smith
Darin Smith (Republican Party) is running for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 6. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Darin Smith was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He graduated from Rock Springs High School. He earned a bachelor's and a law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1996 and 2000, respectively. His career experience includes working as an attorney and businessman.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 6
Darin Smith is running in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 6 on November 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 6 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Darin Smith | 37.4 | 1,779 |
 | Eric Johnston | 26.6 | 1,266 | |
 | Taft Love | 12.5 | 593 | |
 | Marc Torriani | 9.1 | 434 | |
 | Kim Withers | 8.1 | 383 | |
 | Gary Bjorklund | 5.6 | 264 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 37 | ||
| Total votes: 4,756 | |||
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Endorsements
Smith received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Former President Donald Trump (R)
2022
See also: United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District
Harriet Hageman defeated Lynnette Grey Bull, Richard Brubaker, and Marissa Selvig in the general election for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Harriet Hageman (R) | 68.2 | 132,206 |
 | Lynnette Grey Bull (D) | 24.4 | 47,250 | |
 | Richard Brubaker (L) | 2.8 | 5,420 | |
 | Marissa Selvig (Constitution Party) | 2.3 | 4,505 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 4,521 | ||
| Total votes: 193,902 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Casey Hardison (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District
Lynnette Grey Bull defeated Meghan Jensen and Steven Helling in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynnette Grey Bull | 59.7 | 4,507 |
 | Meghan Jensen | 24.3 | 1,833 | |
 | Steven Helling | 11.9 | 897 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.1 | 309 | ||
| Total votes: 7,546 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District
Harriet Hageman defeated incumbent Liz Cheney, Anthony Bouchard, Denton Knapp, and Robyn Belinskey in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harriet Hageman | 66.3 | 113,079 |
 | Liz Cheney | 28.9 | 49,339 | |
 | Anthony Bouchard | 2.6 | 4,508 | |
 | Denton Knapp | 1.3 | 2,258 | |
 | Robyn Belinskey | 0.8 | 1,306 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 175 | ||
| Total votes: 170,665 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chuck Gray (R)
- Bryan Keller (R)
- Marissa Selvig (R)
- Darin Smith (R)
- Bryan Miller (R)
- Bo Biteman (R)
- Catharine O’Neill (R)
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Cynthia Lummis (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. Liz Cheney (R) defeated Ryan Greene (D), Lawrence Struempf (Libertarian), and Daniel Clyde Cummings (Constitution Party) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Cheney defeated seven other Republican candidates in the primary election, while Greene defeated Charlie Hardy to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on August 16, 2016. [2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Liz Cheney |
62% | 156,176 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Greene | 30% | 75,466 | |
| Constitution | Daniel Clyde Cummings | 4.1% | 10,362 | |
| Libertarian | Lawrence Struempf | 3.6% | 9,033 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.3% | 739 | |
| Total Votes | 251,776 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Liz Cheney |
39.9% | 35,043 | ||
| Leland Christensen | 22% | 19,330 | ||
| Tim Stubson | 17.7% | 15,524 | ||
| Darin Smith | 15.2% | 13,381 | ||
| Mike Konsmo | 1.6% | 1,363 | ||
| Jason Senteney | 1.1% | 976 | ||
| Rex Rammell | 1% | 890 | ||
| Paul Paad | 1% | 886 | ||
| Heath Beaudry | 0.6% | 534 | ||
| Total Votes | 87,927 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Ryan Greene |
58.2% | 10,955 | ||
| Charlie Hardy | 41.8% | 7,868 | ||
| Total Votes | 18,823 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Darin Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Darin Smith is a fourth-generation Wyomingite who grew up a hard-nosed kid in Rock Springs and has built his life (with the love of his life, Alicia) in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Tenacious in his love for Country, Darin has been successful in business, law and as an exec with two national nonprofits.
Out of high school, Darin wrestled at the University of Wyoming. A proud Cowboy, he was an Honorable Mention Academic All-American in both 1994 and 1995.
From 2005 to the present Darin has worked as an executive and consultant with national non-profits including the Family Research Council and the Christian Broadcasting Network to contend for faith, family, and freedom in the U.S. and abroad.
Darin has maintained a successful law practice since passing the Bar in 2000. In that role, he has represented individuals, families, and corporations and has helped many people in Wyoming who couldn’t otherwise afford legal representation. He lives to fight for the underdog and for those “David versus Goliath” moments.
Darin has been active in community service including coaching wrestling and serving as a Cubmaster for a local pack, as a member of Lion’s Club, and as the volunteer children’s pastors with Alicia at their local church. Darin and Alicia have been married for 25 years and have five children who range in age from 11 to 22 years old. One son is currently attending the Naval Academy and another is at West Point.
- Property Tax Relief I will sponsor legislation aimed at reducing the property tax burden that has been placed on our citizens by skyrocketing real estate prices. My initial proposal will advocate for the ELIMINATION of residential property taxes for the primary residence of individuals aged 65 and above. This will be coupled with an initiative to reduce (and eventually eliminate) the property tax burden for primary residences of all Wyoming citizens. By implementing these measures, I seek to deliver financial prudence while ensuring that seniors can maintain their homes and community connections. Go to www.wytaxreform.com to learn more about how we will achieve real tax reform in Wyoming over the next decade.
- Agriculture From beef to wheat, Wyoming has a rich and diverse agricultural industry that is vital to our State’s economy. I’ll protect our farmers from harmful regulations that impact their land use and water rights as well as their bottom line. Farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of their own land and should be the ones to determine how they farm it - not bureaucrats.
- Energy Energy production in Wyoming is the backbone of our State's economy, sustaining generations of hardworking Wyomingites and providing reliable energy to homes and businesses across the nation. With our abundant coal reserves and vast natural gas deposits, Wyoming stands as a beacon of energy independence and security.
Pro God, Pro Life, Pro Family, Pro Energy,
Pro Agriculture, Pro Coal, Pro Business, Pro Gun,
Pro Constitution, Pro School Choice, Pro Liberty,
Anti - Tax
An unwavering commitment to Faith, Family & Freedom. Integrity is paramount, emphasizing moral and ethical behavior aligned with conservative values. Accountability involves ensuring transparency and fiscal responsibility in government operations. Leadership entails upholding Constitutional principles and defending freedoms, including limited government intervention and free-market economics. Respect for the rule of law and a strong stance against crime and disorder are essential. Upholding traditional social norms and promoting patriotism and national sovereignty are priorities, alongside a commitment to protecting religious freedoms and Second Amendment rights and promoting policies that boost economic growth and job creation without excessive regulation.
A safe and prosperous State.
It's crucial for each branch to respect the separation of powers outlined in the State Constitution, ensuring checks and balances are upheld.
Economic growth and job creation, particularly in rural areas where industries like agriculture and energy extraction are crucial.
While previous experience can be beneficial, it's not the only factor that determines effective legislating. Personal integrity, commitment to public service, and the ability to listen to constituents are equally important qualities for legislators, regardless of their background.
Property Tax Relief
Wyoming Right to Life
The Cheyenne Board of REALTORS®
I have been endorsed the following State Senators:
Wyoming State Senator Bo Biteman
Wyoming State Senator Anthony Bouchard
Wyoming State Senator Tim French
Wyoming State Senator Lynn Hutchings
Wyoming State Senator Bob Ide
Wyoming State Senator Dan Laursen
Wyoming State Senator Troy McKeown
Wyoming State Senator Tim Salazar
Judiciary, Appropriations, Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources, Minerals, Business & Economic Development, Education
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2022
Darin Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
The following issues were listed on Smith's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2024
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 28, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Wyoming House Races Results," August 16, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
